I'm Sébastien Neil. I build things. Studios, brand systems, creative teams, and I make them last. 25 years in the field. One conviction: design is only worth something when it scales, holds under pressure, and moves people. And one more thing: I don't design to impress, I design to express.
Art Direction
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Brand Design
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Creative Educator
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Studio Architect / Lead Design
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I know you're only here for the design. That's fine. Works for me.
I won't bore you with my life, my passions, or how I spend my Sundays. Let me tell you how I work instead.
One day, my youngest son told me not to worry: the sun would come up tomorrow anyway. Might be the best advice I've ever been given. So don't be surprised if I don't lose my head over the first bit of good news or fall apart when things go sideways. The sun will rise.
Point of View
Design is one of a brand's most strategic forces. My job isn't to produce assets. It's to build visual systems so distinctive that people recognise a brand before they know why. That's a brand's Visual Instinct. Build it with me, and we'll make it unmistakable.
So, what I bring isn't just craft. It's a way of structuring creative work: brand strategy, production workflows, team architecture, vendor coordination. I build studios that don't collapse when one person leaves.
Typography has been a 30-year obsession. AI is my current one - I teach it, test it, and push it in production. As a real tool. Knowing what's trending doesn't make you a creator.
Open to Head of Design, Creative Lead & Studio Lead roles - Paris and international.
Services
Lead Design
Studio Design
Creative Operations
Art Direction
Brand Strategy
Copywriting
Advertising
Talks & Conferences
Teacher:
Ideation & Creativity
Advertising Copywriting
Typography
Brand Project
Art Direction
Clients
Crédit Agricole
Rimes Data Technologies
Bequant Crypto Broker
ASO Tour de France
Exane BNP Paribas
FFBB / LNB / LNV
Tours Volley-ball TVB
Generali Investments
Sycomore Asset Management
Société Générale / Franfinance
All Star Game by Gorillas
Charte de la Diversité
Le Mans Basket LMB
Le Portel Basket
Sébastien Neil is a highly valued professional partner who combines creativity, rigour and discipline with a deep understanding of his field. His ability to listen, understand and translate complex requirements into effective solutions allows projects to move forward quickly and efficiently. This is particularly valuable in demanding, fast-paced environments where tight deadlines must never compromise the quality of the work.
Paris
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